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Is It Safe To Sleep After A Head Injury?
Question: My husband fell on the porch tonight carrying some things. He hit the side of the
front of his head and also hit his elbow. He immediately got up and we doctored it.
He had some visual disturbances at first and a headache. Two hours later he still has a minor headache. Is there any danger in him going to sleep now? He had no nausea or disorientation.
front of his head and also hit his elbow. He immediately got up and we doctored it.
He had some visual disturbances at first and a headache. Two hours later he still has a minor headache. Is there any danger in him going to sleep now? He had no nausea or disorientation.
Brief Answer:
Allow him to sleep
Detailed Answer:
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Greetings of the day
Dear XXXX
Some degree of headache is quite common even after minor head injury. If there has been no loss of consciousness, no vomiting and disorientation and convulsions then there seems to be no cause for concern. Allow him to sleep, give him analgesic like Paracetamol. Rest and analgesic will relieve his symptoms.
If you notice any of following then consult your physician
1. Drowsiness
2. Persistent headache
3. Persistent vomiting
4. Loss of consciousness
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
Allow him to sleep
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear XXXX
Some degree of headache is quite common even after minor head injury. If there has been no loss of consciousness, no vomiting and disorientation and convulsions then there seems to be no cause for concern. Allow him to sleep, give him analgesic like Paracetamol. Rest and analgesic will relieve his symptoms.
If you notice any of following then consult your physician
1. Drowsiness
2. Persistent headache
3. Persistent vomiting
4. Loss of consciousness
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
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